New class of oxygen carriers improves islet isolation from long-term stored rat pancreata.

OBJECTIVE: Pancreas shipment is frequently associated with prolonged ischemia deteriorating islet graft function. The strategy to prevent ischemic damage utilizing perfluorodecalin (PFD) for human pancreas oxygenation does not seem to improve isolation outcome. The present study investigated the ef...

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Main Authors: Brandhorst, H, Muehling, B, Yamaya, H, Henriksnaes, J, Carlsson, P, Korsgren, O, Brandhorst, D
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2008